Three things spring to mind when viewing this. 1) This is the closest equivalent to Thomas Pychon's novels in cinematic form I have seen yet. 2) Where the hell is the DVD release in any English speaking country? 3) That this is an incredible, fun and thoughtful gem, about mysteries and the unrevealing of them, that stands out as unique and an accomplishment.

"The craft of storytelling is both the subject and the source of the exquisite pleasures on display in Argentinean director Mariano Llinás's film." - Andrew Schenker

Historias Extraordinarias is an intricate 4 hour tale that comprises 3 (plus 2) stories that touch on various themes and ideas, including existentialism, voyeurism, but above all, storytelling. The message is the medium. The narration is about narration, the stories are about stories, the film is about film. The result is an undeniably heartfelt assessment of and tribute to the medium of cinema and the story. It does not hurt that the four hours melt off just like that.